There has been a grand evolution in cameras in smartphones over the past ten years; so much so that you can get spectacular camera specs regardless of the price range. Smartphones with high-end cameras can easily give standalone DSLRs a run for their money. With a number of modes, effects, sensors, lenses, and several other features, you can take complete control of how you wish to process your image.

Here’s a list of top smartphones in 2019 for avid photographers:

1. Huawei P30 Pro
If there is one device that takes photography very seriously, it has to be the Huawei P30 Pro. Widely appreciated for its overall performance, the device has already cemented a place among the top smartphones of 2019. The front camera stands at 32 MP and the rear camera stands at a whopping 40 MP + 20 MP + 8 MP. It snaps amazingly well even in low light conditions and if you wish to take images from a large distance, you certainly won’t have any issues courtesy of a periscope telephoto lens.

2. Xiaomi Mi CC 9
At a cost of $260, you may not expect a good camera smartphone. However, the Xiaomi Mi CC 9 may prove you wrong. It offers a triple rear camera that has an 8 MP ultra wide-angle lens, a 2 MP depth sensor, and a 48 MP main camera. Its front camera that measures 32 MP doesn’t fail to impress as well. Undoubtedly, the device keeps you at the top of your photography game whether you are snapping a landscape or taking selfies.

3. Vivo X23
Priced at a little over $450 and making its way to the list of top smartphones is the Vivo X23, which has a 12 MP + 13 MP rear camera. The best part is it has a 125 degree super wide-angle lens. So, it can accommodate more people and other elements that you might otherwise miss to capture with several other smartphone cameras. The phone also sports a 12 MP high-quality front camera, which can render some amazing selfies.

4. Apple iPhone XS Max
At the outset, it won’t be wrong to say that if you are on a tight budget, this one’s not for you. Getting that out of the way, Apple XS Max sports a dual-lens 12 MP main camera with f/1.8 and f/2.4 apertures, which are further powered by optical image stabilization, HDR support, face detection, and autofocus. Apart from that, the iPhone XS Max has a larger screen profile on which you can enjoy several lighting effects. Moreover, you can even record 4K videos at 60 fps.

A main standalone digital camera can prove to be a lot pricier, and if you are new to photography, it may present a huge learning curve, too. However, the abovementioned smartphones are especially suited for those who have just started honing their photography skills.